6 safe exercises for a herniated disk
Healthcare professionals may recommend a physical therapy program for people with a herniated disk that includes gentle exercises, stretches, and movements to help relieve pain and improve mobility. This article looks at some exercises that can help relieve pain, speed recovery, and prevent a herniated disk from recurring.
Source: Medical News Today
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis involves a narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to compression of the spinal cord or nerves, commonly due to osteoarthritis. This condition (commonly caused by osteoarthritis) can cause pain and numbness in various body parts, with treatment options available to manage symptoms effectively.
Source: Verywell Health
Understanding Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When Surgery Helps
Lower back and hip pain are common-but not all pain comes from the spine. The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a frequent and often overlooked source. Because this joint behaves differently from others in the body, SI joint problems can be difficult to recognize, but very treatable once properly diagnosed.
Source: Spine Health Foundation
Breaking the Spine Surgeon Myth: Not Every Visit Leads to Surgery
If a primary care doctor, physical therapist, or friend suggests that you see a spine surgeon, your first reaction may be a wave of anxiety. Many people assume that walking into a spine surgeon’s office is the first step toward an operating room. That assumption is one of the most persistent and most misleading ideas in spine care today
Source: Spine Health Foundation
Minimally invasive surgery restores active dad`s mobility
Stretching at the gym, AJ Starsiak felt an alarming pop in his back. Starsiak shrugged it off. An active 39-year-old father of two who plays softball and ice hockey, he was no stranger to minor injuries.
Source: Medical Xpress
